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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .