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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .