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.
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .