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A LUCKY diver has spoken of the moment he was nearly SWALLOWED by a whale. Rainer Schimpf was watching the annual sardine run when a 15m Bryde's whale attacked a ball of fish just yards away. Luckily the giant mammal swerved at the last moment to avoid smacking directly into him - but it still sent him flying as it breached. The incident was captured off the coast of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

If you have ever been in love, even just once, then you will know the ultimate universal truth - love hurts. When people say it, they usually mean it metaphorically. But for one pooch in Germany, love literally hurts and there is practically nothing he can do about it. These saucy birds go quackers for this <a href="https://rumble.com/v31l7y-labrador-retriever-loves-leaf-piles.html" target="_blank">Labrador Retriever</a>, trying to mate with him at every opportunity! According to their owner, Ulrike Kersjes, 49, from Berlin, Germany, the four frisky male Indian runner ducks have developed an attraction to her shy pet pooch, who's named Miedoso. Ulrike claims that the reason these four Casanovas have imprinted on poor, old Miedoso so much is because their hormones are running wild and there are no female Indian runner ducks near her home in Berlin. But hey, love knows no boundaries, right? “It always looks like the four of them are putting their heads together to think up a plan," she says in the video. “While the first one observes the situation, the other three all begin to jump on the dog." Initially Ulrike thought the dog might be the one to hurt the young ducklings, but as the birds grew she realized her dog was the one that needed protection from the ducks. Unfortunately for the <a href="https://rumble.com/v30q0s-5000-ducks-go-for-a-walk.html" target="_blank">ducks</a>, the dog does not share enough common DNA for them to mate and create a viable hybrid offspring. Still, what wouldn’t we do to see what a real life dird (dog + bird) would look like.

These three adorable pugs have come together to create the cutest Game of Thrones remake ever. Roxy, Blue and Bono love nothing more than dressing up as their favourite characters but they are fortunately much cuter than the baddies they portray. Owners Phillip Lauer, 57 and his wife Sue, 47 have been dressing their pugs up as characters from cinema and TV since they were puppies. Despite normally only shooting still photography they jumped at the chance of creating the mini-movie.

AN orphaned baby bear was left outside of a rescue centre when a kind hearted stranger found the cub hugging her dead mother. Tahoe the cub was left in a kennel on a driveway at the rescue centre after an anonymous tipster called to say she was there. The kind-hearted stranger was sparing with details but said he found the cub crying and hugging his deceased mother but could not leave her there. Staff at the Bear League in California have now cared for adorable Tahoe for nearly one month and will release her back into the wild next year. It is believed the man who called is the same person who dropped her off on April 16 because he knew the colour of her blanket and kennel she was left in.

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again - the deep dark waters of the ocean are filled with wonders. We know so little of what is really hiding in its depths, it sometimes even scares us. When we think of sharks, the first thing that comes to mind are their sharp teeth and beady eyes. These forces of nature can literally freeze the blood in our veins. Some of them are so notorious, they are known to be able to snap a human body in half. However, more gruesome than those instances are the shark corpses found in the ocean. If we think that sharks are dangerous, we need to think again because the dark waters are filled with forces to be reckoned with. Despite their ill reputation, we can’t ignore the facts that sharks are a masterpiece. They have lithe bodies that are able to thread waters despite their weight. And if you think that they are slowed down by their built, think again. They are so fast that escaping them requires a certain amount of skill, and an enormous amount of luck. It’s only normal that we are afraid of them. This video, however, shows us a different view of sharks. They look mighty different when you aren’t in the way of danger. A group of German tourists got the shock of a lifetime when a hungry great white attacked their rubber boat. These images show the 12ft female savaging the side of the vessel, causing part of it to deflate. The attack took place off the coast of Mossel Bay in South Africa. The tourists had been on a sightseeing expedition to watch seals when the shark turned up. Rainer Schimpf, who organised the tour, believes the shark mistook the <a href="https://rumble.com/v35557-great-white-shark-approaches-fishing-boat-in-new-zealand.html" target="_blank">boat</a> for a dead whale. This is absolutely incredible! The tourist in this boat must have been really scared as if their boat had sunk, the unthinkable could have happened. The shark most likely mistaken the boat for a big seal, as sharks do not attack people as often as the media portrays it. Either way, this really was a scary moment to behold. Good thing everyone is alright! As much as a scary moment this was, it was still a fascinating moment to be up close and personal with a wild shark! Not many people get a chance to do something like that! Good thing the tourist had the proper <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Sports-Outdoors-Diving-Snorkeling-Equipment/zgbs/sporting-goods/3406281?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=rumble07-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2cbfabb3f4307245de5b4c5b0221cfab&camp=1789&creative=9325">water gear</a> as that is what could have saved their lives! It seems that these great monsters of the deep have a growing fascination with man's vessels. Another <a href="https://rumble.com/v3t581-great-white-shark-tries-to-attack-boat-in-australia.html" target="_blank">Great White</a> was captured on camera trying to take a bite off another, far sturdier boat off Port Lincoln in Australia. This is one startling video that no one wants to miss! What do you think about this video? Make sure you tell us more in the comments down below. If you like what you see, don’t forget to share it with others who might like it as well. It just might be the highlight of their day! Enjoy!

MEET Sulo Karjalainen - known to many in his native Finland as the "bearman".The 73-year-old runsKuusamo Large Carnivore Centre with his brother Jalo, whichhas beenhome to more than 20 orphaned brown bears.After working on a research projectstudying Finnish carnivores, Sulo was asked if he would mind taking in some cubs.And over the years a deep bond has grown up between Sulo and his furry companions.The Fin, who has lived on the same farm all his life, has become a celebrity in his homeland due to his incredible relationship with the predators -even starring in his own TV documentary.At present Sulo looks after six bears - and has no plans to retire any time soon.

A helpless horse was pulled from a raging river after a grueling two hour fight for survival. The 500lb wild filly was spotted struggling to stay upright in strong currents after getting trapped by boulders in Trout Creek in Summerland, British Columbia. Theresa Nolet, 59, from Ontario, Canada, captured the amazing rescue on camera as volunteers, fire fighters and police officers attempted to pull the horse out of the cold water.

A flying lion leaps from a ridge to catch a fleeing antelope in mid-air. The extraordinary take down happened after a pair of lionesses surprised two blesboks running in their direction. To escape, a frightened blesbok jumped several metres from the ridge - only to be intercepted mid-flight by the hungry lion. As one of the blesboks makes a lucky getaway the other is swiftly dispatched by the fearsome predators.

A LAND fisherman caught a record-breaking 805lb mako shark - and then barbecued and ate it with his friends. Joey Polk, 29, and his two cousins Earnie Polk, 43, and Kenny Peterson, 21, battled the 11ft predator for more than an hour before finally hauling it onto the shore at a secret location on the Florida Panhandle. The catch, set on April 15, beat a previous record set by Earnie for a mako weighing 730lbs, in February 2009. The potential world-record is being judged by the International Land-Based Shark Fishing Association, who look at big game catches caught by fishing on dry land. The Polk family normally release their catches and have helped local groups tag hundreds for conservation. However, this shark was too tired after the epic battle and to avoid wasting him the trio enjoyed their catch at a jumbo-sized family barbecue.

THEY say curiosity killed the cat - but in this case the cat's curiosity almost killed the camera. Roan Ravenhill, 26, a ranger at the MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa, mounted a GoPro on a wooden stand and waited for the leopard and her 10-month-old cub to come and investigate. Despite the leopards' attentions, the camera survived intact - leaving behind beautiful footage of the pair playing and exploring.

A COW and a bull have been married off in a lavish Indian wedding - costing £10,000. More than 5,000 villagers turned up to watch sacred cow Ganga and Prakash get hitched during the Hindu ceremony held near Indore in Madya Pradesh. The nuptials were organised by Ganga's guardian, Gopal Patwari, to save the state's harvest from a 'natural disaster'. The wedding took two months to organise and cost Rs 1million (about £10,000) - half the cost of the average British wedding. Invitations were sent to 10,000 residents of three closely connected villages, encouraging them to donate what they could spare.

A LIONESS is sent spinning into the air by a buffalo in the Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa.The two lionesses targeted the buffalo bull who initially fought off the young predators duringan early morning hunt. They eventually wrestled their prey to the ground - but theywere unable to close the kill. After an epic struggle lasting several hours, the buffalo regained its strength,stood up and shook off the lionesses. Eye witnesses say the buffalo escaped the attack, but with such severe injuries it is unclear if it would ultimately survive.

A pack of playful lion cubscaused a mini snarl-up by wrestling in the middle of the road.Husband and wife Anton and Michelle Campbell-Harris filmed the adorable scene in Kruger National Park, South Africa.The big cats had been sleeping on the sun-warmed tarmac overnight and weren't yet ready make a move.And as traffic in the park built up the pride caused a tailback of excited sightseers.

THESE carnivorous plants make light work of any insects that stray into their deadly clutches. This set showcases an array of bug-eating plants, from the Venus flytrap - beloved of children the world over - to the Cape sundew, which lures insect life in with drops of sweet-smelling fluid on the highly-adhesive tentacles that line its leaves. Surrounding tentacles then move to further ensnare the insect, before glands on the leaf start to release digestive enzymes - liquefying the insect's internal organs and allowing them to be digested by the plant.

THESE cute cubs squeal away to themselves, blissfully unaware that they are only the second litter of "taligers" to be born on US soil. The brother and sister duo are the offspring of a male Siberian tiger named Noah and a female liger named Lizzy. The cubs were born at the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma - the site of the first American taliger births back in 2007. While male taligers are sterile, the zoo's handlers believe the female cub should be able to successfully breed when she comes of age - and that any male cubs she produces should be fertile.

THESE adorable Meerkats used a photographer as a look out post before trying their hand at taking pictures. The beautiful images were caught by wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas after he spent six days with the quirky new families in the Makgadikgadi region of Botswana. Will has photographed Meerkats in the past and was delighted when he realised he would be shooting new arrivals.

THIS stunning pod of dolphins was caught on camera by Kurt Roll while he sailed off the coast of Mexico in the Baha Ha Ha Boat Rally. Travelling in the Pacific Ocean between Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria - Kurt was lucky enough to capture the unique sight of these beautiful creatures frolicking in their natural habitat.

A GREAT White Shark attempted to bite through a metal cage and EAT a group of first time divers.Cedric Alexanderson - who described it as the closest he has ever been to death - caught the full terrifying encounter on camera.Cedric was diving in Gansbaai off the coast of South Africa when he came face to face with the fearsome predator.

A BABY lion cub growls with joy as he explores his new surroundings. The cute youngster is the latest house guest of Annel Snyman, owner of Loebies Guesthouse and Predator Park in the Limpopo province of South Africa. At present the 32-year-old is required to play mum to cub Robyn, who has to be bottle-fed and winded. Loebies is home to lions, leopards, caracal, servals, as well as the 32-year-old's faithful dog Diesel and a mob of meerkats. The South African has been hand-rearing wild animals since 2009, and says the big cats have become an essential part of her life. And while nursing a lion might not be for everybody, Annel has no doubt that she has found her calling.

MOST women would be horrified to find their husband asleep in the arms of a cougar. But when you're married to the 'Cat Man' Mario Infanti you have to accept the other lady in his life - a 15-stone MOUNTAIN LION called Sasha. The 41-year-old adopted the powerful animal as a kitten and she now sees him as her 'mother'. Sasha has the power to tear his face off but he still let's her sit on his lap while he watches TV and has dinner. He and his wife Lenore, 53, chose not to have kids of their own to raise Sasha and have spent thousands on her upkeep. Mario, 63, who lives in Cape Coral, Florida, has been criticised for keeping Sasha as a pet but he says she would be worse off in the wild where he says she would be hunted and persecuted by humans.

A jaguar cub who nobody thought would survive plays, cuddles and swims with his human adoptive family. Vets feared the cub, christened Ali, would die after he appeared to be stillborn followinga dangerous c-section, but they managed to revive him using CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The five-month-old cub is now being taken care of by couple Olavo and Tahone as a substitute jaguar mother could not be found. He spends his days at their house in Villaviciosa de Odon, Spain where he has become part of the family.

A paddle boarder got a pleasant surprise when a killer whale mother and calf surfaced in front of him. Bruce Miller was paddling off Auckland's North Shore in New Zealand when the close encounter occurred. He then used a head-mounted camera to film underwater as they swam away. Isn’t nature just amazing? Curiosity is a trait every living creature on this planet demonstrates, but the little ones express it the most. When you go for an adventure into nature, whether it is in the woods or the open ocean, you are bound to be greeted by Mother Nature’s curious creatures. Standup <a href="https://rumble.com/v3davr-paddle-boarding-in-the-ocean-with-a-dog.html" target="_blank">paddle boarding</a> is touted for its relaxing appeal, as you cruise around flat calm waters out in the open ocean. But for Bruce here, his day on the water brought something completely different! The paddle boarder was out in clear, calm waters on a bright, sunny day, his GoPro camera strapped on his head when he saw the adult <a href="https://rumble.com/v34ca1-orcas-cruise-alongside-jet-ski-off-kaikoura.html" target="_blank">orca</a> in the distance. Very soon afterwards, her calf came right under Bruce’s feet, exploring this creature outside of the water. Unfazed by the animals’ sheer size and power, Bruce then unmounted his camera and submerged it underwater to get a closer look at his visitors. The ocean’s giants just glided away, blowing gusts of air through their blowholes as they continued on their path.

A diver puts a Caribbean reef shark into a trance using just his hands. British underwater photographer Simon Enderby captured the amazing moment during a routine feeding dive off the coast of the Bahamas. One diver can be seen reaching out to touch the shark, triggering receptors in its nose and inducing a state of immobility. The shark then rests vertically in the palm of his hand, before snapping out of the trance and swimming away. The technique - called tonic immobility - is widely used by shark handlers and doesn't harm the shark.

A SHARK reveals its fearsome teeth - trying to take a bite out of a camera on the ocean floor. This close encounter was captured by wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum, 63, from Israel, during one of his photo expeditions. The 14 ft shark swam around the area for four hours, giving Amos and his crew an up close view of this often feared ocean giant. Amos has been exploring and leading wildlife tours for over 40 years and wishes to change people's negative views about sharks. He owns Big Animals Expeditions and runs photo tours via his website http://www.biganimals.com.

At almost 21 pounds and 40 inches long, colossal kitty Pickles is a monster moggy. He was rehomed twice because he didn't play well with other cats - but he's now found a loving home where his size doesn't matter. New owners Andrew Milicia and Emily Zervos adopted problem pet Pickles after spotting him at a Boston MSPCA shelter -- and are still getting to grips with their giant cat.