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.
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .