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.
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TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
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BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
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THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .