A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink. The owl, which was perched on a post, was photographed in a field close to Eclipse Falconry in Middleton, Staffordshire. Photographer Louise Morris, 54, of Belbroughton, Worcestershire, spotted the camera friendly bird of prey sitting on a post. Louise says: “I was very amused by the wink, as I’m sure the owl was as well.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .