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.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .