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 panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
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 .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .