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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IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
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These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .