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 giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .