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.
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .