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.
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SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
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A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
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A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .