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."
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .