A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers. Swimming in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Dominica, the sperm whale grew curious of his guests and headed towards them. These incredible photographs were taken by 44 year old Belgian Ellen Cuylaerts. The globetrotting photographer’s most recent travels brought her to Dominica in search of sperm whales.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .