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."
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes.
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters.
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws.
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other.
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography.
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.