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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .