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.
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
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This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .