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.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
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 .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .