Animals are causing just under £1 million of damage to over-50s' vehicles every year, according to specialist insurer Saga.

Last year, it handled around 500 car insurance claims involving those of the feathered, hoofed and horned variety. Here are some of the most bizarre claims raised by Saga customers last year.

Roger Ramsden, chief executive of Saga Services said that Saga understands that some things are out of their customers control. “It seems that just about anything can send a road trip into turmoil and the over 50s have to have their wits about them when they’re in the driver’s seat, ” he said.

The most bizarre insurance claims caused by animals