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.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
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An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
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A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
