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 slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .