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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
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A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .