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."
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .