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.
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .