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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .