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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .