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."
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .