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 brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
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 .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .