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.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
