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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
