PLAYFUL MANATEE

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.

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POLAR BEAR STRETCHES

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A POOL WITH A VIEW

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CUDDLY TRAVEL BUNNY IS STOLEN AFTER JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

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VENOM MAN

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EXERCISING OTTERS

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PEEK-A-BOO FISH: BRIT SNAPPER MAKES RARE FIND

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DUBAI FROM THE SKY

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MISCHIEVOUS FOX CUBS

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SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

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ADORABLE HARVEST MOUSE CLIMBS DANDELION

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .

SHARK WHISPERER BALANCES SHARK IN HIS HAND

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