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 brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
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 .