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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
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A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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