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.
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
