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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .