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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .