STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin. Using his mouth to peel away each paper-like layer of skin, the 30cm reptile appears to be grinning as he prepares for the hot weather. The bright-eyed gecko, named Cuillin, spent four hours shedding his skin and ate each piece as he freed himself one limb at a time. Watching her pet gecko in amazement, Angi Wallace, 47, of Newcastle upon Tyne photographed Cuillin as he broke free from his onesie-like layer.
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .
A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .