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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .