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.
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MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
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A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
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A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .