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.
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .