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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .