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 photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
