Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg. Shaking their tail feathers dry, the seabirds take a few moments to waddle back towards the water's edge before taking the plunge again. The amusing scene was captured by photography guide David Merron as he watched the penguins from a boat near Danco Island, Antarctica.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A mum-of-one has revealed how her one-year-old daughter suffered second and third degree burns to 22% of her body after pouring boiling water over herself .
A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .
AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .
A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .