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.
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EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .