If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters. Brit photographer Simon Phillpotts captured a family of red squirrels darting about in the freshly fallen snow, looking frantically for somewhere to hide their nuts. The adorable squirrels were caught on camera near Hawes, North Yorks., as the country surrenders to the annual traffic and travel chaos caused by widespread snowfall. Simon braved the freezing temperatures to grab these amazing shots of the squirrels as they frolicked in the snow, jumping into drifts and hunting for grub amongst the white stuff. Simon said: "They were just running around, burying nuts - they don't stop, even in winter.
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
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THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
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A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .