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.
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .