PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds. Clearly not bothered by their uncomfortable onlooker, the owls pucker up and put on a very public display of affection. This trio of Little Owls were photographed by Uzbek photographer Ilia Shalamaev, 36, after he spotted the scene on a trip to the town of Kiryat Gat, Israel. “Here you can see a family of owls playing and having fun on a branch, not far from their nesting place,” says Ilia, now of Beit Hashmonay, Israel.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test.
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business.
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience.
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food.
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs.
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach.
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley.