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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .