PLAYFUL MANATEE

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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GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL

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THE UNEXPECTED FRIENDLY GIANT

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BENGAL TIGER PLANS ATTACK ON UNSUSPECTING DEER

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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

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OWLS PLAY TUG-OF-WAR

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GIANT CANYON SWING

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BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID

HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .

THE GREAT ESCAPE

Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .

STRANDED MOOSE RESCUED FROM FROZEN LAKE

A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .

WHITE TAILED EAGLES FIGHT FOR FOOD

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