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.
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .