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.
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
