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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .