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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .