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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .