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.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
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 .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
