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
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .