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
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A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
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MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .