PLAYFUL MANATEE

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.

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CHEEKY SQUIRREL STICKS TONGUE OUT

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WAVING SEAL PUP

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McDIVING

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VIBRANT WOODPECKER FEEDS HER YOUNG

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DUBAI FROM THE SKY

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GOOGLEMAP WHALESHARKS

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N-ICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING: COUPLE WED ON GLACIER

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CHERNOBYL - 28 YEARS ON

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FLY FISHING

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .

SURREAL WILDLIFE

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .