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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .