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 .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .