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.
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .