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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .