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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .