TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention. While two owls settle down to rest, a third still wants to have fun and clasps hold of his brother’s wing. The little owls were photographed in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire by sales manager Dean Mason. The 48-year-old, of Bournemouth, Dorset, says: “The three siblings are doing exactly what siblings do - playing combined with the odd argument.”
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .