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.
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
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 .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .