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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .