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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
