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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .