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.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .