WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

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 .

AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .

TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .

A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .

A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .

A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .