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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
