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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .