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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
