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.
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
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 .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .