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.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .