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.
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
