Adorable moment shivering squirrel folds it paws as snow starts to fall around him

  • Photos of trembling Eastern grey squirrel were taken in Baltimore, Maryland

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 04:32 EST, 31 December 2013 | UPDATED: 07:31 EST, 31 December 2013

This little squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him.

Trying to keep warm in winter, he keeps his arms tightly wrapped as he wanders through the park in search of food.

These close-up photos of a trembling Eastern grey squirrel were taken by social worker David LaMason, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, whilst walking through his local park.

'It was particularly cold outside, and there were a few squirrels about that were not shy about coming up to people in the park,' says Mr LaMason. 

'The snow was just starting to fall and he stood there very still for only a few minutes, but that was plenty of time to snap off a few shots

'I was able to get fairly close, squat down and fire off a few shots before he scurried back up a tree.'

Squirrels live in almost every habitat from tropical rainforest to deserts, avoiding only the high polar regions and very dry deserts.

Chilly: This little squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him in Baltimore, Maryland

Chilly: This little squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him in Baltimore, Maryland

Shivering squirrel
Shivering squirrel

These close-up photos of a trembling Eastern grey squirrel were taken by social worker David LaMason, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, whilst walking through his local park


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Squirrel looks cute - but he could simply be eating something.

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anthropomorphism. How do they know the squirrel is cold, how do they know it is trying to keep warm. It's a squirrel and could be doing it for any reason.

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so cute

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I think he is trying to protect himself from the social worker because he knows animals don't marry before they have babies....

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Could be worse, he could be on the frozen Canadian tundra...

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Wouldn't you try and hide your face if you were photographed having a wee!

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Parp! Oops, Oh no!. It smells worse than I thought it would.

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But its sooooooooo coooooooooooooooooooooooold.... ( Cue sound of chattering squirral teeth )

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What a super photograph. This squirrel is an absolute charmer.

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Quenelle fail!

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