A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The magnificent mammals swim up to several boats full of tourists and get so close that the passengers can stroke the mother and baby whale. The special moment was photographed by lawyer Andrea Izzotti, 47, of Genovia, Italy. Andrea says: “The mother was milking her calf in shallow waters, but they are very curious animals and they came up to our boats to see the humans.
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
