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.
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
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 .