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.
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .