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.
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .