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.
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .