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 proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .