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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
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A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
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