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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .