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
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .