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.
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .