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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
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 .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .