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A wildlife photographer has shared a photo of a squirrel joining them for breakfast during a hike, captioned as having breakfast with a friend. The charming nature shot, tagged with wildlife and nature photography hashtags, has drawn a small but warm reaction from viewers who enjoy the cute, candid encounter with the animal.

The 2026 Nikon photography awards have released a set of humorous wildlife images, featuring playful lions, mischievous squirrels and other animals caught in comical poses. The lighthearted selections from the competition are drawing attention online, with readers sharing the funniest shots and praising photographers for capturing rare candid moments of animal behaviour.

The Pink Squirrel, a Wisconsin cocktail made with just three ingredients — creme de noyaux, creme de menthe and cream — is getting renewed attention as a drink that works as a dessert. The nutty, minty pink drink is a classic supper-club order in the state, and coverage highlights how home bartenders can mix it easily for a sweet after-dinner treat.

Wildlife photographers are sharing images of red squirrels this week, including a close-up of an inquisitive squirrel that has drawn warm responses from nature lovers. The pictures are circulating under tags such as #wildlifeWednesday and #naturephotography, where users post their best shots of animals in the wild.

A wildlife photographer shared a picture of a squirrel lounging on a branch, asking followers whether they were also planning to simply hang out this weekend. The lighthearted nature shot, tagged with nature and wildlife photography hashtags, drew warm engagement from readers enjoying the relaxed weekend mood.

A German nature photographer has returned from a trip to Sweden without managing to photograph the moose or beavers they had hoped for. Back home, they found the squirrels of Berlin's Neukölln district far more reliable subjects, sharing new squirrel photos that are drawing warm responses from nature and wildlife photography enthusiasts.

An Olympic slalom snowboarder had an unexpected obstacle mid-run when a squirrel crossed the course, forcing the athlete to swerve at speed to avoid hitting the small animal. Footage of the near-miss is being shared widely, with viewers amused and relieved that both the rider and the squirrel escaped injury.

A photographer sharing wildlife images from a walk in the woods has drawn attention for pictures of a small, charming squirrel that posed eagerly while being offered peanuts. Shot with a Fujifilm X-T50 and a Sigma 100-400mm lens, the images show the animal's playful antics up close. Readers are responding warmly to the endearing encounter.

A software developer and artist has introduced herself on Mastodon after accidentally burying her first introduction post, saying she is tired of the 'slopification' of most art platforms and plans to share her human-made artwork there instead. She works with computers by day but has recently been learning new things on the side.

An Irish social media user has given a comic account of a run that quickly fell apart, blaming age, optimism and distraction. Rather than keep running, they stopped to watch a red squirrel, jays calling in the trees, and butterflies passing by, joking about a wandering attention span. The post is being shared as a light, relatable take on slow, distracted exercise.