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 panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .