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.
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .