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.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
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PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
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A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
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BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .