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 brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
