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.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .