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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .