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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
