SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea. The amazing photographs were captured by an underwater diving company while out exploring the ocean in Tonga. Scott Portelli, 41, manager of Swimming with Gentle Giants, said: “I have been swimming with whales in Tonga for over 12 years.
A former soldier who bravely took on penny-pinching NHS bosses in his fight against terminal cancer has died, aged 37 .
A scorned woman sparked a punch-up in an airport after she caught her copper boyfriend returning from a romantic holiday with a female police officer .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Posh pooch owners are lapping their pets up in luxury by paying £1,500 for 22ct gold lined fine china DOG BOWLS .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A former waitress who quit serving tables to become a professional Britney lookalike has told how her incredible likeness has earned her £300,000 as a full time doppelganger .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .