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.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
