PLAYFUL MANATEE

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.

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YOGA BEAR

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DARK DISNEY

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ABANDONED WILD WEST THEME PARK

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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OH DEER: MOMENT DEER CRASHES THROUGH WINDSCREEN OF BUS

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OKLAHOMA TORNADO

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