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.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
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 diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .