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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .