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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
