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.
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
