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.
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
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A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .