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 their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
