THERE IS NEVER a dull or dry day in the office when you're a REAL LIFE MERMAID. With their colourful tails and bikini tops, these girls appear to have splashed right out of a Disney movie. The mermaids can be found at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Florida, performing in the underwater theatre. Marketing and PR Manager for the park John Athanason, 46, says: 'When I first saw the mermaids performing, I was completely mesmerised. 'They have such an ease under the water, and are able to do a job unlike any other with such effortlessness
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .