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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
