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 GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
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 .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .