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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .