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 puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
