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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
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 .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .