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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .