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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .