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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
