A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand. The underwater animal whisperer, named Jorge, was able to tame the 8ft long shark by simply rubbing its snout, one of its most sensitive places, causing the animal to become overwhelmed by the stimulation. Having calmed the silky shark, a species which has been known to behave aggressively toward divers, he gently grasped its body and turned the predator so it was upright. The amazing moment was witnessed by French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie, 39, just five metres underwater on a dive in the Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park in Cuba.
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
