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.
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
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