SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings. Peering carefully out of the opening, one by one, the squirrels scout the area before scrambling back inside their den. The cute peekaboo display was caught on camera by photographer Rick Tomalty in his garden in Orford in Quebec, Canada.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .