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 .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .