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 BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .