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.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .