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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .