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.
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
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Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .