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."
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .