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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .