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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .