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 mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .