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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .