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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
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A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .