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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .