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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .