Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman. Spending the afternoon rolling up balls of snow, the adorable rodent looks content with the ice cold creation. The adorable snowy squirrel was spotted and photographed by radio company engineer Vadim Trunov in a forest in the Voronezh region of Russia. The 30-year-old, of Voronezh, Russia, says: “I was photographing the squirrel in the woods, as I find they are not as skittish or as afraid of people as they are in the city.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .