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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .