A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish. Swimming through the water, the striking predator spots a prone sardine and goes straight for the kill. The brilliant underwater photographs were captured off the tip of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico by American wildlife photographer Doug Perrine. The 62-year-old, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, says: ‘The striped marlins have broken these sardines off from a giant shoal deep below, and forced them upwards to trap them against the surface of the water…
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .