An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field. This magnificent bird of prey means business as she flies in and out nearby barns before landing on the ground. Canadian wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz photographed the owl as it flew through a field in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. The 39-year-old, of Etobicoke, Toronto, says: “I drove up to Ottawa to take advantage of the high number of snowies that can be found there.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .