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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .