Canadian videographer Steve Woods was photobombed by a hoard of sea lions near Norris Rocks, off Canada?s Vancouver Island. VARIOUS: THESE breath-taking selfies showcase some of the wildest wildlife encounters ? including a KISS from a bear, a SNUGGLE from a lion, and a toothy grin from a crocodile. In one image, Gatorland employee Savannah Boan gave a big thumbs up to the camera as she crouched next to a 13-foot-long crocodile called Dundee at the Gatorland Wildlife Park in Orlando, Florida, USA. In another, Russian photographer Nikita Korzun captured the moment a teenager crouched down next to 500-pound lion at Taigan Lion Park, Crimea. The teen pulled out his phone to snap a selfie of the pair. Others featured Australian diver Gary Brennand pictured next to a 330-pound Napoleon wrasse fish in Australia?s Great Barrier Reef, and Icelandic student Alexander M?ni K?rason snuggling up to two young lions in Antelope Park, Zimbawbe. Humankind has always had a special relationship with the animal kingdom, and it is one that?s only continuing to grow. The concept of ecotourism ? travel that positively benefits the environment and its inhabitants ? has seen a huge increase in popularity. This once niche area now accounts for an estimated 11 per cent of all travel. As such, more people now have the opportunity to experience wildlife in its natural, untouched habitat and it?s made for some incredible encounters. From deep sea dives to safari drives, these stunning once-in-a-lifetime selfies showcase our special bond with nature. In one such photo, cinematographer Andy Brandy Casagrande crouched down next to a 15-foot-long great white shark who?s head and razor-sharp teeth could be seen poking above the ocean?s surface. Shark fan Andy has even been cage-diving with his pre-school aged children. Captured at the Orphaned Wildlife Centre in Otisville, New York, USA, another photograph featured wildlife enthusiast Jim Kowalczik playing with a 1,400-pound kodiak bear known by the