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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .