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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .