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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
