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.
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 .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .