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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .