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.
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .