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 is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .