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.
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .