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.
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A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
