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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .