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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MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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