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.
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 .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
