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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .