A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia. The gentle giants are surrounded by fascinated divers, including Italian photographer Andrea Izzotti. The 47-year-old captured these underwater images during a dive in Cenderawasih Bay, off Papua, Indonesia.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
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DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .