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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
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Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .