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 middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .