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.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .