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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
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 .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
