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.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .