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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SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
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FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
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LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .