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 grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned.
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo.
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera.
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time.
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill.
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera.
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head.