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.
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
