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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .