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 ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .