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.
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 .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .