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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .