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.
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An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
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 .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .