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.
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
