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.
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .