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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .