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.
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .