A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales. England's last wild red squirrels may be hemmed in by their grey cousins - but they're still leaping free in their own woodlands. Springing over SIX-TIMES their 18-inch body length, if we humans were as good at jumping as these lords of the forest we would be able to jump clean over a Ford Transit van. Photographer Simon Phillpotts from Wensleydale, North Yorkshire took the pictures as part of a project celebrating the agile skills of Yorkshire's red squirrel population.
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .
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A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
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SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .