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.
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .