A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth. With a wide smile spread across his face, he is more of a friendly chappy than a vicious predator of the ocean. These impressive snaps are the work of 46 year old Todd Mintz, a professional photographer from Saskatchewan, Canada. Todd, who has had a passion for photography since he was a child, captured the amusing images off the coast of the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine.
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity.
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl.
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice.
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate.