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 intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
