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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .