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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .