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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .