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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .