Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure. As he inspects further, he’s joined by a gathering of birds who are also intrigued by the Christmassy statue. The adorable photographs were captured by Russian photographer Vadim Trunov, 31, after he spotted the woodland creatures in a forest in the Voronezh region of Russia. Vadim, of Voronezh, said: “In the winter, food becomes scarce and animals often search in the snow for something to eat.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
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WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
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A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .