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.
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
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 .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
