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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .