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
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .