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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .