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.
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .