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.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .