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."
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
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 .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .