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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These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
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 .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .