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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .