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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
