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.
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .