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 TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
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 .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .