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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .