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.
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .