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.
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
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WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .