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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
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These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .