Puckering up for a kiss, an affectionate pair of owls share a smooch for Valentine's Day. The loved-up owls were photographed by American photographer Lori Shaw, 54, after she spotted them at the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park in Florida. ‘The owls were being very affectionate with each other, cuddling, kissing and grooming each other,’ says Lori, of Crystal River, Florida. ‘I thought it was really cute the way they were carrying on with each other.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .