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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
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 .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .