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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
