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 diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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