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.
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .