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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .