Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut. Pictured in a frosty forest with their little paws dusted with snow, the pair of squirrels reach for and pass around the nut. The brilliant images were captured by radio company engineer Vadim Trunov when he spotted these sporty squirrels in a forest in the Voronezh region of Russia. The 30-year-old, of Voronezh, Russia, says: “I started taking pictures of squirrels in the woods two months ago.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .