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.
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .