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.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .