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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .