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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
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 lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
