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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .