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.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
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 .
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 .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
