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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
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 .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .