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.
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .