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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
