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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
