Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine. Sleeping straight through the afternoon without stirring an inch, he appears content as he lounges about in the sun. The Javan leopard was captured by structural engineer Hannu Soini, 35, of Halsua, Finland, after he managed to take a picture of the sleeping beauty at the Bali Safari Park in Indonesia. 'When I saw the leopard it instantly reminded me of a napping domestic cat,' says Hannu
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .