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Who knew squirrels can look so darn heroic?! Seems like the internet knew! After collecting some of the best squirrel superhero poses, and their previous photoshop treatment, we have gathered them here along with the newest (and largest) squirrel superhero Photoshop battle to date! Thanks to u/TheCreativeNick on Reddit to igniting the flame! 

We scoured the internet to bring you the cutest animal pictures and gifs of the week! Bringing you cuteness every week - stay tuned for next week's dose! If you missed last week's dose, and you need a cuteness overload, check out last week's here.

Pusha is a cat who lives in a park in Bakhchisaray, Crimea. She came across four young squirrels who'd lost their parents, and rather than going back to her usual cat business or pushing them away like they were pesky mice, she decided to look after them. See? Cats are wonderful. 

Studends all around the country are graduating these days but what about the many squirrels who reside on those campuses? Marie Romano, an alum of the University of Texas at Austin (UT), started naming the squirrels she saw at lunch when she was a student at the university and shared their personal stories, cute photos and the names she gave them on a dedicated instagram page. Now she even starts a yearbook. Check out the cutest trailer!    

So right, these cute little critters are not capable of powered flight like birds or bats so instead, they glide between trees. Gliding seems quite an effective way to get from A to B with distances of up to 90 meters (295 ft) being covered. The direction and speed of the squirrel in midair is varied by changing the positions of its two arms and legs which in turn changes the tautness of the patagium, a furry parachute-like membrane that stretches from the squirrels wrists to its ankle. On top of all that, it has a fluffy tail that stabilizes in flight. The tail acts as a kind of airfoil, working as an air brake before the squirrel lands on a tree trunk or other object..Well, just take a look yourself.  Via: Sharesloth

Look at that fluffy kitty. Her name is Bell and she is known for her Unique Squirrel-like tail Bell is blessed to have very fluffy rear end along with short legs and a round face, making it the most adorable cat to have around. Watch these photos and video of Bell for a few moments of awww's and don't forget to follow her on instagram for some more cuteness. Via: Paws Planet

It was a long way down for little Violet when the branch holding her dray was cut down. She hurt her leg and was separated from her mother when she fell from the tree - and she is not even three weeks old. But the tiny grey squirrel is now in safe hands. Via: The Daily Mail

A couple from the Bronx in New York City have spent over $10,000 on a squirrel that they rescued and then adopted. 

It all started when two baby squirrels were found on a pile of leaves and twigs on a homeowner's bed in a tenth floor apartment. Christina Reyes, who has been rehabbing squirrels since 2008, rushed in to help the two babies. Sadly, one of them past away due to fever not long afterwards, but the other one was adopted by Christina, who named her Thumbelina. Her husband Michael helped Christina nurse the baby squirrel. 

Give your dog the gift of endless entertainment - This Squirrel-Hiding Toy Is apparently A Favorite Of Thousands Of Dogs! 

Does this nut make me look fat? 

And we thought it was a myth...The juvenile grey squirrels temporarily formed a "squirrel king" when they got entangled with nest material. They were rescued by the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Wisconsin Humane Society.