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 teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A mother-of-three has revealed how her nine-month-old daughter was severely burnt after knocking a scalding bottle warmer over herself at daycare .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Two dogs who couldn't keep their paws off each other have been united in matrimonial bliss after their owners shelled out $10,000 on a lavish canine wedding ceremony .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A mother told she had terminal cancer by doctors who ignored her pleas for help 13 times has made a miracle recovery following the UK's first operation of its kind .
FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .