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.
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .