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.
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 .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .