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 diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
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VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .