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.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .