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 photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .