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.
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
