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.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
