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 photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .