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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .