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.
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .