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.
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .