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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
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 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
