A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand. The underwater animal whisperer, named Jorge, was able to tame the 8ft long shark by simply rubbing its snout, one of its most sensitive places, causing the animal to become overwhelmed by the stimulation. Having calmed the silky shark, a species which has been known to behave aggressively toward divers, he gently grasped its body and turned the predator so it was upright. The amazing moment was witnessed by French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie, 39, just five metres underwater on a dive in the Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park in Cuba.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain.
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible.
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air.
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs.
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.