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.
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .