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.
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .