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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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 .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .