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.
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .