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 lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
