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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .