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 former chocolate addict, who used to gobble more than a THOUSAND bars a year, has shed an astonishing 10st after giving up her favourite treats .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A BLIND school-girl whose growth has been stunted by a rare medical condition is finding her feet again with the help of a specially made mini-cane .
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A LUXURY baby cot has hit the shelves with a price tag just shy of 10 MILLION POUNDS .
She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .
While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .