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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .