LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish. The photographs, taken off the coast of Isla Mujeres, near Cancun, Mexico, show how these water creatures work cooperatively to cut off a portion of a school of sardines swimming close to the seafloor, and drive them to the surface. American photographer Doug Perrine, 60, managed to capture the moment the sailfish manage to herd the bait into a tightly packed ball, ready to pick off for dinner one-by-one. ‘The sailfish took-turns swimming through the bait ball slashing with their bills to kill the fish, which are quickly gobbled up,’ Doug said. ‘Sometimes they light up or change to a bright colour pattern.
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
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 .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
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Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .