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.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .