PLAYFUL MANATEE

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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PET DOG WITH CANCER LEFT TO DIE

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ABANDONED WILD WEST THEME PARK

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BABY ELEPHANT HAS FUN IN THE SUN

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STUNNING ICEBERGS

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