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.
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .