THE UNEXPECTED FRIENDLY GIANT

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.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

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SLEEPING IN THE MOONLIGHT

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MONKEY BUSINESS

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FLORESCENT PLANKTON LIGHT UP AUSTRALIAN SEA

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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .

EUROSTAR-BUCKS

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PRAIRIE DOG AND STARLING STAND-OFF

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WAVES FROZEN IN TIME

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WOOLWICH MURDER OF BRITISH SOLDIER

Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .

KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

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