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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .