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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .