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
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .