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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .