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 lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
