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.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
