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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
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Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
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A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
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An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .