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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
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 .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .