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.
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
