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 trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .