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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
