MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog. The island of Lundy 12 miles off the coast of Devon is home to around 60 of these charismatic grey seals who play in the shallow waters this time of year. Pictures show how one of these sea mammals fell in love with software developer Past Baker, from Brighton. Once he spotted Pash the sociable marine beast swam through her legs, and gave her a cuddle before the pair sealed their love with a bubbly kiss
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
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 .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .