SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings. Peering carefully out of the opening, one by one, the squirrels scout the area before scrambling back inside their den. The cute peekaboo display was caught on camera by photographer Rick Tomalty in his garden in Orford in Quebec, Canada.
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
