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.
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .