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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .