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 Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .