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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .