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.
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
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 .