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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .