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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
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LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .