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 .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .