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 TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
