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.
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .