TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention. While two owls settle down to rest, a third still wants to have fun and clasps hold of his brother’s wing. The little owls were photographed in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire by sales manager Dean Mason. The 48-year-old, of Bournemouth, Dorset, says: “The three siblings are doing exactly what siblings do - playing combined with the odd argument.”
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .