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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TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
