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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .