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.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .