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.
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
