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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MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .