PLAYFUL MANATEE

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.

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A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .

ADORABLE ORANGUTAN TURNS ONE

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GIRAFFES DUCK FOR COVER

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KITTEN IN WHEEL

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MYSTERY OF THE CROOKED COTTAGE

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HOTSPOT MEDIA - McDIVING CRAZE GOES VIRAL - DRUNK students have brought the term 'extra-value meal' to a new level in a bizarre internet craze sweeping across McDonalds chains - McDiving .

HUNGRY GORILLA ENJOYS DINNER

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LONDON HELICOPTER CRASH

A helicopter has crashed landed in Central London .

ARRR-DORABLE ONE-EYED PIRATE KITTEN

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