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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .