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.
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
