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.
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .