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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .