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.
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
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 .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .