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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .