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 .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

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FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .

A former cosmetic rep who swapped make-up for a career as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike has pocketed a staggering $4million (£2,630,000) as a full-time doppelgänger .

A transgender woman has beaten the bullies after spending £25K on surgery to become a beauty pageant queen .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .

This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

A father-of-one stunned his wife of twenty-five years after revealing his secret love of POLE DANCING .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .