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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SHOCKING CCTV OF WOMEN AND CHILD HIT AND RUN

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BRITISH COUPLE FIRST TO TIE THE KNOT INSIDE A GLACIER

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WOOLWICH MURDER OF BRITISH SOLDIER

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AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

REAL-LIFE SHIPWRECKED EXPERIENCE

THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .

CLIMBING BEAR CUB

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LAZY FROG

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

SLEEPING IN THE MOONLIGHT

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MESMERISING FUNGI

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .