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.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .