Lions, tigers, and bears … oh, and lemurs, eagles, elephants, and more! You've seen them all and have the pictures to prove it. Whether you went on safari or rambled through the woods, you encountered some wonderful members of the animal kingdom when traveling the world. While not all could be winners in our Best of 2012 contest, we found many to be too irresistible not to share. Here are our favorites.

The cover shot (above) by MollyBeingArtsy:

"Six-month-old lion cub at the Denver Zoo."