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.
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .