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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
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 .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .