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 chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
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ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
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A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .