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.
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .