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.
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .