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.
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .