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.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .