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.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice.
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses.
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination.
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea.
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free.
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed.