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.
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .