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.
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .