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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
