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.
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .