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.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .