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 Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .