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.
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .