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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
