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.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
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 .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .