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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
