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.
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .