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 Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .