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 dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .