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 are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .