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.
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .