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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A five-week-old newborn from Fife has become the UK’s youngest beauty pageant baby .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
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 .
A Crohn's sufferer has told of her humiliation after she soiled herself when a Co-op staff member reportedly refused to let her use the toilet .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
WENDY Randall, 16, from Kent is now training to be a bodybuilder after recovering from anorexia .
Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .