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.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .