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 Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .