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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .