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.
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
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 .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .