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.
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
