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 little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .