HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk. With their brown patterned feathers and dark eyes, the beautiful owls possess the perfect forest camouflage. The Indian scops owls, a species of owl native to Asia, were photographed in a jambolan tree by Sarosh Lodhi, who noticed the birds while walking through Pench Tiger Reserve in central India.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .