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.
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .