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.
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 .
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 .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .