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.
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A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
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An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
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An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .