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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
