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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .