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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .