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."
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .