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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
