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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
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 .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .