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.
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .