LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London. Aware of her hitchhikers, the female red deer seems unfazed as the starlings arrive. The scene was photographed by 16-year-old student Samuel Aron on a day out in Richmond Park, London. Samuel, of Watford, says: ‘I have seen this behaviour before from starlings, but I have never seen so many on one deer.
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SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
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A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .