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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .