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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
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 .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .