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.
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
