THE SECRET LIFE OF SQUIRRELS

PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea. The curious rodent is obviously suspicious of its new toy and after holding the copper tea-pot above its head, the squirrel attempts to wear the prop as a hat. The playful squirrel was photographed by carpenter Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden.

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PRISON HOTEL

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DOTING SEAL TICKLES HER PUP

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LOST LEAPING BABY WHALE

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AERIALS OF FLOODING ON SOMERSET LEVELS

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POLAR BEAR PLAY

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MICROBES OR FLAMINGOS

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HIDDEN HIMALAYAN FESTIVAL

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STRIKING IMAGES RECREATE WORLD WAR II

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NOT FIT FOR DOGS - RSPCA RESCUERS FIND ANIMALS IN SHOCKING FILTH

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