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.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .