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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .