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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
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 .