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.
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .