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 little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .