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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .