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.
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .