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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .