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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .