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.
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
