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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .