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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .