A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks. Underwater guides off the coast of Cuba are attempting to reduce numbers of the beautiful but deadly lionfish by feeding them to sharks. The species possess venom in their fin rays, which makes them excellent predators and a threat to fishermen and divers. The capture and delivery of the lionfish was photographed by French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie, 40, of Montpellier, France, during a trip to the Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park, a popular tourist destination in Cuba.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .
A weightlifter has lost a whopping 12st after swapping biscuits for biceps .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .