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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .