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.
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
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 .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .