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Plunging temperatures make for snowy scenes

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A panda sits eating snowImage source, Reuters
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Much of northern Europe has been experiencing a cold snap. This panda at Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium is getting used to its new snowy environment. What is all this white stuff then? Can I eat it?

a polar bear stands upright in snowy sceneImage source, Reuters
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Some neighbouring polar bears probably think this is more like it. With their thick fur they're built for the snow

A white and black stork looks at a snow covered branchImage source, Reuters
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Meanwhile, a stork admires its newfound ability to blend in with its surroundings

A white tiger feels snow on its faceImage source, Reuters
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Finally, my camouflage makes sense! A royal white tiger, a few enclosures away, seems quite at ease with snow on his face

A family in Belfast sets out on a tobogganImage source, EPA
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For those of us on two feet, getting around can prove a little tricky. At least these people in Belfast won't get stuck in traffic on their toboggan

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It was so cold on Thursday, the fountains at Trafalgar Square in London began shooting snow and ice

a snowman is draped in an Everton scarf at Goodison ParkImage source, Getty Images
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Someone has been making the most of the recent chill to create a new mascot for Everton at Goodison Park

Children in Belgium playing in the snow, one on a sledImage source, EPA/efe/rex/shuterstock
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Many schools in Europe were closed due to difficult travel conditions and kids enjoyed an unexpected day off

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In Eryri, formerly known as Snowdonia, snow could be seen in the fields as well as on the Welsh peaks

Shetland in snow
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Shetland experienced some of the heaviest snow in the UK

A swan and other birds at a small pool of waterImage source, PA Media
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The freeze is not due to last though, which is good news for these birds in Tynemouth whose lake has partially frozen over

Children play in the snow in DenmarkImage source, Reuters
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So, enjoy it, while it lasts, if you can!