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.
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .