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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .