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.
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 .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .