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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HUNGRY CHAMELEON CATCHES DINNER

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BENGAL TIGER PLANS ATTACK ON UNSUSPECTING DEER

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ADORABLE STOAT HUNTS IN THE SNOW

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FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .

AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

WINKING SQUIRREL

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

MONSTROUS WAVES DWARF DARE-DEVIL SURFERS

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GIANT CANYON SWING

FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .

CHINESE FISHERMEN FISHING WITH RARE TECHNIQUE

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RED SMOKE AT NIGHT, VOLCANO SPOTTERS DELIGHT

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