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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A psychology student from California looks so much like Game of Thrones' Jon Snow that he is mobbed by fans of the fantasy show .
A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .