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A TRANQUIL diving trip turned into a nightmare during a sea lion attack. The rare moment was captured on tape as freediver Chris Okamoto enjoyed the silence of the blue ocean on the Californian coast. He had been swimming near the Santa Barbara island on October 10 when an adult sea lion rushed towards him with it mouth open. Quick-thinking Chris brandished the butt of his speargun and the angry mammal retreated.

AN AUDACIOUS photographer braved a bloody end when he posed for a picture with a great white SHARK. Dutch conservationist Peter Verhoog, who could be considered either reckless or brave, stuck his head out of a cage to capture himself with the toothy animal in Guadeloupe, Mexico. The diver insisted he was in no danger from the underwater predator.

A PET dog has become an internet sensation after becoming a MODEL for mens’ clothing lines.Bodhi, a five-year-old Shiba Inu dog also known as Menswear Dog has gained over 146,000 followers on his Instagram, where he is featured wearing suits, ties and glasses.His owners Dave Fung, 29, and Yena Kim, 27 started dressing him up as a weekend hobby - but have since turned their pet’s good looks into a business.Now big name designers, including Coach, Salvatore Ferragamo, and ASOS have signed Bodhi up as a PAID model for their brands.

RAVENOUS wild dogs have their meal stolen – by a CROCODILE. The carnivorous canines were feasting on an impala carcass but were secretly being watched by a predator from the water. Suddenly, the crocodile burst from the Olifants River, South Africa, and snatched the carcass from the hounds. The video was taken by Swiss photographer Markus Niederer in August.

A British diver used a flying drone to capture incredible footage of humpback whales and their calves swimming off the coast of Tonga, in September 2014. The aerial camera shows a protective whale mother and her adorable calf as well as bull males chasing a female in an ocean mating ritual. Darren Rice, 47, moved from Crawley, West Sussex, five-years-ago to run a dive resort on the island of Foa in the Ha'apai region of the Kingdom of Tonga. The former underwater camera operator shot the footage during five hours over two days and flew the drone from a small boat driven by his wife Nina.

A chef tricks a pair of fussy otters into eating their greens - by feeding them SUSHI. The two Asianshort-clawedotters - 10-year-old sistersMango and Apricot -caused concern among staffat the National SEA LIFE Centre in Birmingham after they began to turn their noses up at their fruit andveg. But keeper Rob Gaster drew upon his culinary skills as a former chef to trick thepernicketypair into getting their Five-A-day by hand-making them sushi rolls containing carrots and apples - before feeding them the tasty treatswithchopsticks.

A pod of killer whales have been filmed for the first time hunting and killing a tiger shark. The footage, which is believed to be a world-first, was captured off the coast of Costa Rica by underwater photographer Caroline Power and British marine biologist Nicholas Bach. It shows three <a href="https://rumble.com/v39t1l-playful-killer-whales-breach-near-monterey-california.html" target="_blank">killer whales</a> working as a team to force the panicked shark to the surface, wearing it down and taking opportunistic bites at its fins. Eventually, a large bull moves in to deliver the death blow while flipping the shark onto its back in the process - which induces a state of paralysis known as “tonic immobility". The pod then takes turns at eating and stripping the seven-foot shark down to its bare bones before disappearing back into the ocean. Ms Power, 26, who filmed the footage from a dive boat, said: "I have been lucky enough to witness some amazing things in and on the ocean, but this was unbelievable. I believe this is the first time orcas hunting tiger sharks has been documented - we were all fairly awestruck." The two photographers had previously seen the same pod dismember a <a href="https://rumble.com/v34ywb-hammerhead-shark-hunts-a-school-of-blacktip-sharks-in-florida.html" target="_blank">hammerhead shark</a> just a few days earlier. The attack took place at Chatham Bay on Cocos Island, Costa Rica, on September 8.

JAWS WARS! A vicious great white shark burst from the water to rip into another shark. The sensational moment was caught while Adam Malski, 33, was trying to study the species when the fish proved why it has the reputation of the ocean’s most fearsome predator. The 4.8m shark attacked the rival fish 50 miles from Australia’s shore. The larger Great White survived the encounter but the smaller shark has not been sighted since. The smaller, <a href="https://rumble.com/v3fbpf-juvenile-great-white-shark-swims-below-paddle-boarders.html" target="_blank">juvenile shark</a> was attempting to feed on some shark bait when the larger and older female came at it at the same time. The female snapped at the youngling, but instead of ripping a chunk, she spat it away before continuing with her feast. The rare shot was captured on camera by photographer Jason Whittle in the Neptune Islands in South Australia. Whittle said: 'A smaller one came in to take the bait and without warning a bigger female charged in and opened up its mouth fully wide revealing its sharp teeth and caught the smaller shark in its mouth." He added: “It was definitely a warning not to jump the line and respect the elder, queen of the territory.' Watching these two sharks engage in fierce fighting gives us chills down the spine! How creepy is that! These predator animals going against one another is a real frights show to watch! While <a href="https://rumble.com/v353mr-great-white-shark-circles-fisherman-in-new-zealand.html" target="_blank">Great White</a> sharks are known to occasionally cannibalize their own, even their own siblings while inside the uterus during pregnancy, but it has rarely been caught on camera. Sharks are one of the most feared carnivores in the sea. There are 365 species of sharks in the sea as we know today. All sharks are carnivores. Most of them eat live fish, including other sharks. Sharks can travel with great bursts of speed especially when attacking their prey or when excited. The fastest-swimming sharks have a moon-shaped tail that provides extra power and durability for swimming! Overall sharks are scary! And being close to two sharks fighting? Is even closer to a heart attack! Just take a look at this video! He described the shark's reaction to his presence as "inquisitive" but "not aggressive." While Gilbert has since been seen in the waters around the island, nobody has gotten a quick look at the little one since the recorded assault. Extraordinary white sharks, which can develop to 20 feet long and are the biggest savage fish on Earth, are thought to number under 10,000 around the globe and for the most part don't battle about nourishment, specialists say. They are found in beachfront surface waters of all the world's significant seas. They achieve development at around 15 years old and can live as long as 70 years. It's difficult to state how the assault ends, however, it would appear that the greater shark gets the high ground in the battle. Also, it is by all accounts chomping down as an afterthought, directly before the Pettoral balance, on the little shark.

A cunning leopard dives from a tree into an unsuspecting group of impala – and emerges from the pack with breakfast. The sneak attack caused the herd to flee in fright – except for one poor animal that was stuck in the female cat’s vicious grasp. Within seconds the attack was over – and the leopard held its prize in its jaws. Yasmin Tajik, 41 from Las Vegas, took the photos on August 13 while on holiday in Botswana.

An overweight and severely matted cat is undergoing treadmill treatments to shed the pounds to a healthy body weight. King Leo, a 23lb Maine Coon cat was found on the side of the road in Nashville, Tennessee, meowing inside a carrier case. The ten-year-old cat was taken to Metro Animal Care and Control and then transported to Cat Shoppe Rescue where he received care. Owner and veterinary technician LaTisha Lampley, 34, adopted King Leo after caring for him at Animalia Health and Wellness. King Leo had over 2lbs of fur shaved off of him, and is undergoing water treadmill sessions to build strength and lose weight. LaTisha and her family are monitoring his caloric intake and incorporating playtime exercises in their home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Updates on King Leo can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/kingleothecat, and donations can be made at www.thecatshoppedogstore.com

Thousands of wildebeest tumble from the top of a bank as they make a dramatic attempt to cross a river. The big beasts jump 20 feet as they make their way across the Mara River in Kenya, in shocking images shot by Robyn Preston on July 31. The animals which do not survive are fed upon by hungry crocodiles waiting for an easy meal.

A baby orangutan is in safe hands after being found with nylon rope around her neck in the forest of Lower Labai, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. After a villager heard a sound similar to a baby crying and discovered the little simian, he took her to his home to keep as a pet and tied the rope around her neck. Officers found the animal nearly two years later in a severely weakened state and have given her to the Provincial Natural Resources Conservation Centre to recover.

A JACKRussell shows no fear as she licks cleans theface of a female cheetah.The best friends are both based at theCheetah Experiencebig cat centreinBloemfontein, South Africa. Five-year-old rescue dog Chloe first clapped eyes on14-month-old cheetah Eden during amorningwalk - and now the pairspend hourstogetherplaying, nuzzlingandcleaningone another.Although they live in separate areas of the park, the duo are reunited whenever the cheetahs are allowed into the big camp.And while they may seem like anunlikely pairing, this little and large-style friendship seems set to go from strength to strength.

It isn't just humans who need a spa day from time to time.Every July, elephantsin the southern Indian state of Kerala are treated to ritual spa treatments at rejuvenation centres in the region. The pampered ellies at thePunnathoor Cotta Elephant Yard inGuruvayurreceive hose baths, massages, andwholesome,nutritiousfood. The rejuvenation centre - which isattached to the famous Guruvayurappan Hindu temple -can host up to 59 elephants, and the tusked giants are happy to laze in the water while workersscrub them clean withbrushes.The elephants play a key role in Kerala’s legendary temple processions and - with July considereda month of rejuvenation for humans and animals alike - these ellies are certainly not complaining.

Three orphan elephants arrive at the sanctuary where they will be reintegrated into the wild. Quanza, Lima Lima and Zongoloni have been raised by keepers at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust after their parents were killed by poachers. The trio were taken from the nursery in Nairobi where they were raised to the new Umani Springs Reintegration Centre in the Kibwezi Forest.

A helicopter hoists a rhino high above the tree canopy - by its ANKLES.The horned giants were airlifted from the Eastern Cape to a new home at a34,000 hectaresreserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, as part of the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project.The project, a partnership between conservation groups including WWF and Eastern Cape Parks, was set up in 2003 - with the aim of increasing the population of the critically endangered black rhino by expanding its territory.Over the last decade, nine new black rhino populations have been created in South Africa, with more than 140 rhinos relocated.The rhinos awoke from their trip feeling groggy and confused - but were soon back on their feet and exploring their new home.

A lost fawn stumbles into a suburban home after being separated from its mother. Cameron Harrington, 11, captured the moment the baby deer ran frantically through his home in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was filming the deer hiding behind a bush outside when it took a detour inside. The fawn slid across the hardwood floors in the home, and eventually stopped and hid under a desk. Cameron’s father, Colin Harrington, 43, scooped up the deer and returned it safely outside. The family spotted the fawn the next day, reunited with its mother.

A DUTCH kitesurfer was treated to the ride of a lifetime - when he was joined by a school of dolphins. Waldemar Vroegop captured the close encounter during a visit to Cape Town, South Africa. The 22-year-old took a GoPro out with him to film a fellow surfer, but ended up with incredible footage of the dolphins' antics. The giant pod of sea mammals followed the pair for more than an hour between Sunset Beach and Robben Island, regularly pulling off acrobatic leaps. And while dolphins normally steer clear of kiteboarders, these ones were happy to show off their spectacular swimming prowess.

THIS cute couple are a real-life version of Disney cartoon classic The Fox and the Hound - although with a very definite twist in the TAIL. The fox was discovered by a mystery tourist malnourished in a puddle at just four-weeks-old and missing his tail - inspiring vets to name him Forrest STUMP. The cuddly criter was taken under the wing by Gary Zammit, a wildlife ranger at Feadon Farm at Gwel an Mor in Cornwall. And the baby fox quickly established a firm friendship with the Zammit's dog Barney - who also has no tail. The "kennel mates" now pair play together for hours on end - meaning that this is one "tail" with a happy ending.

We join canine obsessed couple Phillip and Sue Lauer on the set of "The Pugs Of Westeros" to find out how they went about making the cutest Game Of Thrones remake ever. Roxy, Blue and Bono love nothing more than dressing up as their favourite characters. Although the couple have been styling their pugs in different outfits for years as everything from members of the royal family, to the cast of Lord Of The Rings this is their first ever foray into film and we were on hand to find out why!

A FIVE-year-old boy is learning his family trade by wrangling and wrestling huge alligators. Deep in the swamps of Louisiana T-Mike Kliebert teaches his young son Blaise how to wrangle some of the 2,500 gators they keep at the farm. The Kliebert Gator Farm is the biggest and oldest in the world and was started by T-Mike's grandfather Harvey in the 1930s. T-Mike hopes that his young son Blaise will grow up to take over the family business but after the youngster sustained a bite his mother Sara Bordelon had different ideas - hoping he goes to college. The family make a large amount of their money by showing amazed visitors around the farm - with young Blaise wrestling the gators and even sitting on one that is 15ft long becoming the star attraction.

THESE boisterous bear cubs were rescued by a kind-hearted policeman. The orphans were found shivering and alone in southern Serbia near the border with Montenegro - and taken to a local zoo. But with no specialised bear facility in the country, authorities decided to fly the trio named Tara, History and Sleepy to neighbouring Romania. Arriving in their spacious new home, the five-month-olds will receive minimal human help so they can be prepared for life back out in the wild.

A private zoo in Oklahoma celebrated the birth of what they call the world's FIRST male liliger cub. A liliger is the offspring of a male lion and a ligress. The adorable cub and his little sister make up America's second litter of the rare hybrid animal. Their parents are Simba, the lion, and Akara, female liger gave birth to 3.5 pound, 11.25 inch long cubs on May 31st at the GW Interactive Zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Zoo president Joe Schreibvogel and his team of researchers say they are studying the DNA and genetics of the animals to educate the public about crossbred animals.

This is the heartwarming video in which a curious kitten launches a surprise attack on a bemused dog in an adorable bid for attention. Cuteness overload! Two-months-old kitten Sophie was found abandoned in a gas station restroom in British Columbia, Canada and was adopted by kind-hearted Jessica Manning. After meeting Jessica’s three-year-old Doberman, Bishop, the new arrival attempted to set a few ground rules. During the comical encounter, Bishop patiently endures Sophie’s <a href="https://rumble.com/v2zca6-cat-attacks-sleeping-dog.html" target="_blank">paw-attacks</a> and Jessica hopes that the pair will soon become best friends! Watch as frisky feline Sophie paws at the dog's snout and quickly runs off before launching another attack. Customs officer Jessica Manning recorded this footage of her two pets Bishop, a three-year-old doberman, and two-month-old kitten Sophie in her home. When Sophie was found abandoned in a gas station restroom near Jessica’s home, the kind girl, 30, and her boyfriend Ryan Onsowich, 31, decided to raise the kitty and give it a nice, warm home. When the couple decided to give this lovely kitty a home, they expected for some kind of rivalry to take place, but didn’t expect for the adult dog to be so patient with the little kitty! Sometimes <a href="https://rumble.com/v418xf-dog-hides-scared-of-bossy-cat.html" target="_blank">cats can be too bossy to handle</a>, that is why some dogs are often afraid of cats, and they sure have a good reason for it. Cats are known for their wilderness and attacking skills, so dogs rarely take the risk to fight back. The owner in this funny video had a fun time recording her pets. The cute dog sits patiently while the small kitty tries to prove a point. The cat keeps using its tiny paws, slapping the dog in its face in a play-like manner. Such a rebellious behaviour! Was little Sophie trying to engage in play mode or did she just try to show Bishop who is the boss?

WITH their back-heel tricks and ability to slow a game down in an instant, these footballing 'Pele-phants' are in love with the beautiful game. The orphan elephants play football as part of their playtime at a specialist nursery in Nairobi, Kenya. And some are now even to perform minor tricks with the ball, according to Julius Letoiya, staff keeper at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust facility. But this isn't the orphan's only brush with football, having previously met superstar Man City midfielder Yaya Toure last year. And by the looks of things, his talents might have just have rubbed off.