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.
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .