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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .