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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .