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.
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .