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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
