Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm. The gentle giants have travelled 300 miles from the cold winter waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the springs of Crystal River, Florida. For manatees, it is vital they retain as much body heat as possible, otherwise their digestive systems can shut down. Belgian photographer Ellen Cuylaerts visited the lumbering 1,200lb creatures in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, where sick manatees are rescued and given care and surgery to get them back in the wild.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .