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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .