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 diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .