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.
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
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 .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .