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 photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .