Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine. Sleeping straight through the afternoon without stirring an inch, he appears content as he lounges about in the sun. The Javan leopard was captured by structural engineer Hannu Soini, 35, of Halsua, Finland, after he managed to take a picture of the sleeping beauty at the Bali Safari Park in Indonesia. 'When I saw the leopard it instantly reminded me of a napping domestic cat,' says Hannu
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .