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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .