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 .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .