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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .