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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .