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.
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .