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
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
