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.
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .