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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EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .