"A True Snow Fairy": Miraculous Photos of a Pure White Ezo Squirrel Go Viral, "Every Pose is Adorable"|Domingo

"A True Snow Fairy": Miraculous Photos of a Pure White Ezo Squirrel Go Viral, "Every Pose is Adorable"

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A snow-white animal has appeared in the snowy fields of Hokkaido. A post capturing this creature has gone viral on social media, with many calling it "like a fairy."

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A snow fairy has descended

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Quoted from @akirasato1019's post

Its true identity is an albino Ezo squirrel! With its white fur and red eyes, it looks just like a rabbit. The post received comments like, "It's a snow fairy...!" "Too precious," and "Even the bottoms of its feet are cute," garnering over 3,000 likes.

Photographer Akira Sato, Who Captures Wild Animals in Their Element

The post was made by Akira Sato, a photographer who shoots wildlife and natural landscapes in Hokkaido. His works capture wild animals with strikingly gentle expressions.

Photo by Akira Sato Photo by Akira Sato Photo by Akira Sato Photo by Akira Sato

"I simply want to capture them as they live," says Sato, who continues to click the shutter in pursuit of once-in-a-lifetime moments with wild animals. These photos of a miraculous encounter with a tiny "snow fairy" have warmed the hearts of many.

Photos and interview courtesy of: Akira Sato (Ratcho)
X (formerly Twitter): @akirasato1019
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