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.
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
