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.
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .