SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .

WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .

A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .

LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .

FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .