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."
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
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 .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .