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 next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
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 .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .