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.
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .