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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .