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.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .