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.
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
