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.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
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 .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .