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.
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool.
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts.
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool.
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure.
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.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail.
