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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .