Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg. Shaking their tail feathers dry, the seabirds take a few moments to waddle back towards the water's edge before taking the plunge again. The amusing scene was captured by photography guide David Merron as he watched the penguins from a boat near Danco Island, Antarctica.
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .