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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
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AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .