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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .