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
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
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A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .