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.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
