SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers. The fish create waves of silver light as they move around the grottos that lie beneath the surface of the Caribbean Sea. These amazing photographs were captured by Belgian photographer Ellen Cuylaerts, 44, on a diving trip to the Devil's Grotto, Cayman Islands. ‘Every year predators and divers await the arrival of the silversides,’ says Ellen, now of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .