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.
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
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This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
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