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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
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 .