Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion. The adorable rodent, which is just 55mm long, is dwarfed by the flower and covered with dandelion seeds. The harvest mouse was photographed by maintenance engineer Martin Snelson when he visited a farm in Ashton-in-Makerfield and spotted the curious creature.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .