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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .
A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .
A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .
AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .