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.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .