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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .