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.
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .