PLAYFUL MANATEE

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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DINNER TIME

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MISCHIEVOUS FOX CUBS

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NEW FLEECE OF LIFE FOR WHEEL CHAIR SHEEP

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BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID

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SPECTACULAR AURORA BOREALIS

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ANCIENT ABANDONED WEBSITES THAT STILL WORK TODAY

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ADORABLE OWL EMBRACES THE 'RUNNING MAN' CHALLENGE

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HUNDREDS OF HOT AIR BALLOONS DECORATE TURKISH SKY

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