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.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .