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.
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .