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.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .