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."
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .