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.
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Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
