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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .