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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
