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.
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .