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 diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
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 .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .