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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .