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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CHEEKY WHITE TIGER CUB

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AN OTTER-ONE BITES THE DUST

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SEXY TRAFFIC GIRLS OF NORTH KOREA

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POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO

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LIQUID SCULPTURES

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MONKEY LOVE

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

AIR OF THE DOG: HILARIOUS FLYING POOCHES

FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .

GRANDMOTHER KICKED OFF FLIGHT FOR ASSAULT AFTER TOUCHING ATTENDANTS ARM

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POLAR BEARS HAVE A SPLASHING TIME

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THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

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WALLABY FEEDS PIGEON

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SPECTACULAR AURORA BOREALIS

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