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.
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .