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.
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
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 .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .