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.
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
