SNOWCAP SQUIRREL

WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look. The squirrel emerges from the snow with what appears to be a fluffy white hat resting between his ears. The adorable fox squirrel was photographed by American photographer Walter P. Szymanski, 68, who spotted the little fella foraging in the snow in his back garden.

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HOUNDTON TABBY

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PRISON HOTEL

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AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES

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PET DOG WITH CANCER LEFT TO DIE

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STABBED BY SON

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WAVING SEAL PUP

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .

SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS

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ADORABLE DOLPHINS VISIT AUSTRALIAN BEACH FOR BREAKFAST

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BUBBLE BLOWING BEAR

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