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.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .