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.
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
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