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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .