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.
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
