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.
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 tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .