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.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .