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.
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .