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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
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 .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .