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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
