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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .