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.
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .