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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .