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.
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .