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 their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .