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.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .