A manatee makes the most of his underwater guests by rolling onto his back for a belly rub. The manatee appears apprehensive at first, but he soon cosies up to the divers. The photographs were taken by marine biologist Andrew Pearson in Crystal River, Florida at the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge. The 32 year old photographer, of Southampton, says: ‘We spent several days snorkelling with wild manatees.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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 .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
