Wild at heart for Valentine's Day: Charming pictures of the world's most affectionate animals

Lovestruck animals from across the globe have been captured on camera

PUBLISHED: 17:01, 13 February 2013 | UPDATED: 17:01, 13 February 2013

The weather may be cold but these pictures will warm your heart in time for Valentine's Day.

From a loving look to an affectionate nuzzle, these charming images of cute creatures show the animal kingdom can be just as romantic as the human world.

The intimate moments were captured on camera by nature photographers from across the globe.

I wanna hold your hand: These two penguins enjoy what looks like a romantic stroll through the snow

Kiss me quick: Two penguin chicks give each other a quick peck as they lie on the snow

The collection features an amazing snapshot of two lizards poised on a plant appearing to kiss.

Just as boyfriends and husbands across the land will be doing tomorrow, the male is even holding a flower for his mate.

Among the public displays of affection pictured are a pair of penguins who appear to be taking a romantic stroll on a snowy Antarctic peninsula.

Elsewhere two river otters are pictured frolicking in the water and a pair of snow monkeys cuddle up for warmth in Japan.

Here you go love: A male lizard gives a a female some flowers as they perch together

Love will keep us together: Two monkeys cosy up to each other - or huddle together for warmth

Here you go love: A male lizard gives a female a flower and two snow monkeys cuddle up for warmth in Japan

The power of love: Two Indian elephants get close as they cross trunks

Pig out: These two piglets snuggle up together in the straw

Pig out: A pair of piglets snuggle up together in the straw in this heartwarming picture

Otter-ley devoted: A pair of sea otters relax in the water

Furry friends: A sea otter lets its mate take a nap on its shoulder as they relax in the water

Other romantic scenes include a lion and lioness nuzzling up to each other under the African sun and even a Jack Russell and a fox showing they can be friends.

Cute pigs also seem to be embracing the romantic time of year as they cosy up in the straw and little prairie dogs grab a quick kiss in the sand.

Even elephants are affected by the romance in the air.

The creatures were pictured getting up close and personal as they crossed trunks in India.