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.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .