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.
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
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SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
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A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .