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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .