PLAYFUL MANATEE

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.

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WOOLWICH MURDER OF BRITISH SOLDIER

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BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID

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NINJA RED SQUIRREL

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UNDERWATER DIVING DOGS

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

RELAXING OTTER

FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

DAREDEVIL DINING: THE 160FT HIGH RESTAURANT

Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .

VIBRANT TIME-LAPSE VIDEOS CAPTURE BLOSSOMING FLOWERS

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EYE-CATCHING TRIBAL HAIRSTYLES

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100K BARONESS THATCHER COLLECTION

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AN OTTER-ONE BITES THE DUST

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