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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .