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 cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .