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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .