WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up. The smiley tokay gecko was photographed by photographer Angi Wallace in her home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The 47-year-old says: “I placed this gecko on a branch deliberately to take some photographs. “He has the cutest face, however if I wave my hand near him he opens his mouth as a form of defensive behaviour.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .