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.
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
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 .