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.
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
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 .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .