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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .