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.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .