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 ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
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 .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .