A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile. The laid-back female leopard, named Romi, appears to be unfazed by the dangerous reptile, despite its rows of razor-sharp teeth. The pair were spotted by photographer Elmar Weiss and tour guide Alfred Korir on the bank of the Mara River in the Musiara Marsh, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Elmar, 46, of Hamburg, Germany, says: “We watched nervously as Romi climbed down a grassy slope towards the edge of the river."
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .