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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .