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.
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .