PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds. Clearly not bothered by their uncomfortable onlooker, the owls pucker up and put on a very public display of affection. This trio of Little Owls were photographed by Uzbek photographer Ilia Shalamaev, 36, after he spotted the scene on a trip to the town of Kiryat Gat, Israel. “Here you can see a family of owls playing and having fun on a branch, not far from their nesting place,” says Ilia, now of Beit Hashmonay, Israel.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .