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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .