A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet. The docile giant, weighing a massive 66,000lbs, happily shares its waters during dinner time. The whale shark is a filter feeder and consumes plankton and small fish by swimming with its formidable jaws open. The amazing images were taken by Belgian photographer Ellen Cuylaerts, 44, on a trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
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 .