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.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .