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.
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .