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 COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .