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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .