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.
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .