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.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .