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
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
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FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .