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 alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .