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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
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 .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .