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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
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 .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .