Loic Poidevin / Little owl (Athena noctua) in branches, winking one eye, West France, July

Richard Du Toit / Cape Fox (Vulpes chama), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana

Aflo / Domestic dog, Bulldog panting

Donald M. Jones / Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) owlet winking, western Montana

Tom Vezo / Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) chick portrait, Saskatchewan, Canada

Kim Taylor / Owl blinking / winking (digitally enhanced) captive

Tony Heald / Spotted eagle owl with chicks. Kalahari Gemsbok National Park.

WILLIAM OSBORN / Tawny owl fledgling {Strix aluco} UK

Barry Bland / Common seal (Phoca vitulina) lying on the beach, Margate Sands, England, UK.