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.
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .