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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GRANDMOTHER KICKED OFF FLIGHT FOR ASSAULT AFTER TOUCHING ATTENDANTS ARM

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AMAZINGLY DETAILED PENCIL SCULPTURES

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THE UNDERWATER WONDERLAND

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PELICANS CLASH OVER FOOD

LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .

CHEEKY WHITE TIGER CUB

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ADORABLE SQUIRRELS PREPARE FOR EASTER BREAK

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CHINESE FISHERMEN FISHING WITH RARE TECHNIQUE

SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .

ADORABLE STOAT HUNTS IN THE SNOW

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FREE RIDE

A CHEEKY snail fancies his chances at getting a free ride on a sunny afternoon .

STUNNING AURORA BOREALIS REFLECTED IN ICELAND

CONTRACT CANCELLED, DO NOT SYNDICATE .

EASTER ISLAND REPLICA STATUES DESTROYED IN SEA FALL

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