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.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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 .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .