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.
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
