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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .