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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
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 .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
