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 ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .