Less friendly are the killer whales off the coast of Spain, which continue to damage boats. The leading theory is that leader White Gladis is seeking revenge for a boat-related injury – and Gladis and Co were back at it bumping the boats in an endurance sailing race on the weekend. 

Feeling less agro is Sammy the baby seal. He’s delighted locals by jumping onto their boards at a San Diego beach. The seal didn’t quite get to hang 10, but he did have a few tricks up his flipper… 

An American man who bought a US$299,000 ‘lifetime pass’ from United Airlines in 1990 has called it the “best investment of my life”. Tom Stuker has visited more than 100 countries on the pass and travelled 37 million kms – collecting points as he goes.