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 .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
