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.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .