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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .