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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS.
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves.
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated.
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community.
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire.
