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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .