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.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .