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.
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
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 BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .