Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure. As he inspects further, he’s joined by a gathering of birds who are also intrigued by the Christmassy statue. The adorable photographs were captured by Russian photographer Vadim Trunov, 31, after he spotted the woodland creatures in a forest in the Voronezh region of Russia. Vadim, of Voronezh, said: “In the winter, food becomes scarce and animals often search in the snow for something to eat.
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts.
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart.
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme.
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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs.
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.
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail.
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat.
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions.