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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
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 .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .