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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .