STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin. Using his mouth to peel away each paper-like layer of skin, the 30cm reptile appears to be grinning as he prepares for the hot weather. The bright-eyed gecko, named Cuillin, spent four hours shedding his skin and ate each piece as he freed himself one limb at a time. Watching her pet gecko in amazement, Angi Wallace, 47, of Newcastle upon Tyne photographed Cuillin as he broke free from his onesie-like layer.
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .