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.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .