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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .