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.
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .