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 striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .