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.
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
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 .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .