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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
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 .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .