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.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
