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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .