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.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .