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.
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
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 .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .