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 motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .