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.
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .