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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .