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.
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .