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.
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
