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.
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .