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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
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 .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .