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 cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .