Several Hokkaido squirrels -- a subspecies of the Eurasian red squirrel -- are believed to inhabit the area, drawing a host of tourists eager to take photographs of the adorable animal.

‘Red squirrels are extremely agile,’ Mr Phillpotts said. ‘Most of my pictures are taken a few ... were less willing to jump so spectacularly. Eurasian Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris ...