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.
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
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 .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .