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.
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 .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .