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.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
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 .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .