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.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
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PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .