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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .