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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
