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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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 .
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BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
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Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .