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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .