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 .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
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 .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .