LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish. The photographs, taken off the coast of Isla Mujeres, near Cancun, Mexico, show how these water creatures work cooperatively to cut off a portion of a school of sardines swimming close to the seafloor, and drive them to the surface. American photographer Doug Perrine, 60, managed to capture the moment the sailfish manage to herd the bait into a tightly packed ball, ready to pick off for dinner one-by-one. ‘The sailfish took-turns swimming through the bait ball slashing with their bills to kill the fish, which are quickly gobbled up,’ Doug said. ‘Sometimes they light up or change to a bright colour pattern.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .