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
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .