A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park. Pictured at the beginning of rutting season, the stag can barely see through a mass of leaves tangled in his antlers as he parades around a small group of deer. The scene was photographed by accountant Val Saxby during an early morning visit to the park, located in Richmond upon Thames in south-west London. The 55-year-old, of Shaftesbury, Dorset, says: “I spotted the stag with six females amongst an avenue of trees in the park."
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .