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.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .