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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
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 .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .