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 puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
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 .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .