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.
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .