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.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .