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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .