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 cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .